Re: Polymer Clay Question

Vicki, have you tried looking here?

Try asking on rec.crafts.polymer-clay.

-- Margie

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vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from "Diana Curtis" :

]Im not a polyclay expert but what the heck, Ill jump in. I also looked ]through glass attic and didnt find anything that addressed the issue. Im not ]sure there are any special instructions you need to give your customers, ]other than standard common sense stuff.

how easily will it break, do you know? can it get wet?

i mean, i'm completely in the dark here.

i wondered why i hadn't heard from Sarajane. i'd completely forgotten she was gone. DUH! no wonder!

----------- @vicki [SnuggleWench] (Books)

's not what you take, when you leave this world behind you;it's what you leave behind you when you go. -- Randy Travis

Im not a polyclay expert but what the heck, Ill jump in. I also looked through glass attic and didnt find anything that addressed the issue. Im not sure there are any special instructions you need to give your customers, other than standard common sense stuff. Maybe the polyclay NG can help. Its kind of quiet there now but your question might spark interest. Maybe the forums on delphi could help too? Or, wait till Sarajane gets back? Diana

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from "Diana Curtis" :

]The rule of thumb is to treat ]them as you would fine porcelian. Polyclay isnt recommended for use outside ]in sunlight. UV rays fade it. ] I was wondering why Sarajane hadnt chimed in too! LOL ]I hope this helps. At least till she returns.

THANK YOU! yes, it does!

----------- @vicki [SnuggleWench] (Books)

's not what you take, when you leave this world behind you;it's what you leave behind you when you go. -- Randy Travis

It is a form of plastic, so it can get wet, tho I am not sure about the finishes the artist may have used. Most times I use Future floor acrylic but there are those artists who prefer to use a water based varnish. I dont know how they hold up to water. Some artists prefer to just buff their clay to the finish they want. Then there is the question of how strong is the clay. Some clay is fragile.. others are tougher. The rule of thumb is to treat them as you would fine porcelian. Polyclay isnt recommended for use outside in sunlight. UV rays fade it. I was wondering why Sarajane hadnt chimed in too! LOL I hope this helps. At least till she returns.

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from snipped-for-privacy@aol.comREMOVE (Valerie) :

]Anything with a finish or surface embellishments shouldn't get wet. And don't ]wash with soap. The plain clay with nothing on it (most cane beads, and ]marblized one's) can get wet. But a good rule of thumb is not to wash them or ]wear them in the shower. If they get icky I'd rub them down with a soft towel ]or something. Also, as with all beads, don't put them on before you use ]hairspray, ect. ]HTH ] ]Valerie ]Website:

thank you!

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's not what you take, when you leave this world behind you;it's what you leave behind you when you go. -- Randy Travis